[Solved] Competence refers to a bacterium's ability to _____. A)synthesize a protein from another species gene that has been engineered B)undergo conjunction with an F⁺ cell C)take up DNA fragments D)be infected by a phage Phishing: A type of online scam where fraudulent emails or messages are sent to trick individuals into revealing personal and financial information. Bogus E-mails: False or fake emails typically sent for fraudulent purposes or to spread malware. Personal Information: Data that relates to an identifiable individual, including name, address, phone number, and often more sensitive data like health or financial details. Child Pornography: Illegal material that depicts minors in explicit sexual situations, which is prohibited and penalized under law.